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'''''Transformers Collaborative''''' is a [[subline imprint|subline]] of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[franchises|franchise]] that began in [[2019]], intended to incorporate properties originating outside of the ''Transformers'' brand, not unlike the ''[[Transformers: Crossovers|Crossovers]]'' franchise (2008–2011) before it.

''Unlike'' its predecessor, some ''Collaborative'' toys received tie-in crossover comics published by [[IDW Publishing]].

{{quote|Transformers robots have always been—More Than Meets the Eye—but now, through the Transformers Collaborative, fans can experience these larger than life characters as they team-up, mash-up, and meet up with other characters, teams, and people who share this same special quality.|Collaborative marketing blurb}}

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==Collaborations==
===''Ghostbusters × Transformers''===
[[File:Collaborative-Ghostbusters-Ectotron-box.jpg|thumb|250px|''Ghostbusters × Transformers'' Ectotron box]]
{{main|Ghostbusters}}

====Fiction====
* ''[[Transformers/Ghostbusters]]: Ghosts of Cybertron'' (5-part miniseries)
: Occurs in IDW's pre-existing ongoing ''Ghostbusters'' universe.

====Toys====
Announced in the run-up to [[Toy Fair 2019]], preorders for Ectotron went up on [[Hasbro Pulse]] on [[February 15]], 2019, and was also sold online through [[GameStop]] in the [[United States of America|United States]], [[EB Games]] in [[Canada]], and [[Zing]] and EB Games in Australia. In [[2020]], additional online retailers offered it for sale. MP-10G Ecto-35 Edition Optimus Prime debuted as an exclusive at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] in 2019, with additional availability at Fan Expo Canada and the Hasbro Pulse online store.

[[2021]]'s Ectotron was released as a [[Target]] [[exclusive]], going up for preorder on [[November 13]], 2020 and later made available as a Toyworld exclusive, in [[New Zealand]]. It is also available on Hasbro Pulse in the [[United Kingdom]].

=====2019=====
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Ectotron#Toys|Ectotron]] (w/ [[Slimer#Toys|Slimer]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Collaborative|MP-10G Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]] (w/ [[Slimer#Masterpiece|Slimer]])}}
</ul>

=====2021=====
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Ectotron#Afterlife|Ectotron]] (w/ [[Slimer#Afterlife|Slimer]] and [[Muncher]])}}
</ul>
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===''Back to the Future × Transformers''===
[[File:Collab-toy Gigawatt.jpg|thumb|250px|''Back to the Future × Transformers'' Gigawatt]]
{{main|Back to the Future}}

=====Fiction=====
* ''[[Transformers/Back to the Future]]'' (4-part miniseries)

====Toys====
Gigawatt was released in two separate versions: a [[Walmart]]-exclusive numbered edition was put up for preorder on [[July 2]], 2020 with added graphics on the box identifying the figure as one of a limited run of 1,985. A standard non-numbered version was made available through [[Hasbro Pulse]] and other "select retailers" on [[October 1]]. In July, [[TakaraTomy]] announced that they would be releasing Gigawatt as well, making it the first ''Collaborative'' product to be released in [[Japan]]. Gigawatt was later released in [[Italy]] initially as a Gamestop-exclusive and then on [[Amazon]] starting from January 2021. On [[September 27]], 2021, Gigawatt was sold as a Mighty Ape-exclusive in [[New Zealand]]. It was also available on Hasbro Pulse in the [[United Kingdom]].

<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Gigawatt#Toys|Gigawatt]] (2020)}}
</ul>
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===''Top Gun × Transformers''===
[[File:Maverick Packaging.jpg|thumb|250px|''Top Gun × Transformers'' Maverick box]]
Maverick is exclusive to Hasbro Pulse in the United States and Canada. It was also available at general retail in Hasbro's Asian markets such as Hong Kong. The re-release was exclusive to Walmart stores in the United States.

<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Maverick (Collaborative)#Toys|Maverick]] (2020)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Maverick (Collaborative)#2022|Maverick]] (2022 re-release)}}
</ul>
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===''X-Men × Transformers''===
[[File:Transformers-XMen-Ultimate-XSpanse.jpg|thumb|250px|''X-Men × Transformers'' Ultimate X-Spanse]]
{{main|X-Men}}
Ultimate X-Spanse is exclusive to Hasbro Pulse, Gamestop, and Target in the United States and Hasbro Pulse in the United Kingdom. On [[March 4]], 2021, the set was made available on Mighty Ape for New Zealand consumers.

<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-multi|[[Ultimate X-Spanse#Toys|Ultimate X-Spanse]] (w/ [[Wolverine (Marvel)#Collaborative|Wolverine]] and [[Sabretooth#Toys|Sabretooth]]) (2021)}}
</ul>
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===''Jurassic Park × Transformers''===
[[File:Collab-toy-Jurassic Park-box.jpg|thumb|250px|''Jurassic Park × Transformers'' Tyrannocon Rex / JP93 box]]
{{main|Jurassic Park}}
The set is exclusive to Amazon in the United States and went up for pre-order on [[June 29]], 2021. It was later available on Hasbro Pulse in the United States, and select retailers worldwide, on [[December 1]] 2021. The Dilophocon and JP-12 set was revealed on [[June 1]] 2023.

<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Tyrannocon Rex#Toys|Tyrannocon Rex]] / [[JP93#Toys|Autobot JP93]] (2021)}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Dilophocon]] / [[JP12|Autobot JP12]] (2023)}}
</ul>


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===''J. Balvin × Transformers''===
[[File:Collab-toy JBalvintron.jpg|thumb|250px|''J. Balvin × Transformers'' J. Balvintron<br><small>Yes, this is real.</small>]]
{{main|J. Balvin}}
The set is exclusive to the [[NTWRK]] app and went up for pre-order on [[July 13]], 2021, and began shipping in mid-November.

<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|[[J. Balvintron#Toys|J. Balvintron]] / [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Collaborative|Energia Buzzsaw]] & [[Stripes#Collaborative|Vibras Stripes]] (2021)}}
</ul>
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===''Universal Monsters × Transformers''===
[[File:Collab-toy Draculus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|''Dracula × Transformers'' Draculus]]
{{main|Universal}}
The first figure in this creepy crossover, Draculus, was exclusive to [[Target]] and Hasbro Pulse, announced on [[September 10]], 2021, and shipped [[November 28]] (though international retailers got a head start on that.)
Frankentron was later revealed to be a Amazon exclusive two years later.
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Dracula#Collaborative|Draculus]] (2021)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Frankenstein's monster#Collaborative|Frankentron]] (2023)}}
</ul>

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===''G.I. Joe × Transformers''===
[[File:Collab-toy-Megatron-HISS-Tank.jpg|thumb|250px|''G.I. Joe × Transformers'' Megatron H.I.S.S. Tank]]
{{main|G.I. Joe (franchise)}}
A capsule series released to commemorate the 40th anniversary of ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero]]''. The Megatron H.I.S.S. Tank set was announced on [[February 24]], [[2022]], while the Bumblebee A.W.E. Striker set was announced on [[June 8]], 2022 for [[2023]].

<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#Collaborative|Megatron H.I.S.S. Tank]] and [[Baroness#Collaborative|Baroness]] (2022)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Collaborative|Bumblebee A.W.E. Striker]] with [[Stalker (G.I. Joe)#Collaborative|Sgt. Stalker]] (2023)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Collaborative|Soundwave Dreadnok Thunder Machine]] with [[Zartan#Collaborative|Zartan]] and [[Zarana#Collaborative|Zarana]] (and [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Collaborative|Ravage]]) (2024)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Kup (G1)/toys#Collaborative|Autobot Kup Triple "T"]] (with [[Sgt. Slaughter#Collaborative|Sgt. Slaughter]] and [[Leatherneck#Collaborative|Leatherneck]]) (2024)}}</ul>
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===''Tonka × Transformers''===
[[File:Collab-toy Tonkanator.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|''Tonka × Transformers'' Tonkanator]]
{{main|Tonka}}
A collaboration with Hasbro's own in-house brand of giant trucks, featuring redecos of the ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s as new Autobot characters in classic Tonka yellow-and-steel-gray.
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Tonkanator]] [[giftset|gift set]] (2022), includes:}}
: {{Bp-a1|[[Mega Dozer|Autobot Mega Dozer]]}}
: {{Bp-a1|[[Power Digger]]}}
: {{Bp-a1|[[Motor Load]]}}
: {{Bp-a1|[[Skyhook|Autobot Skyhook]]}}
: {{Bp-a1|[[Mega Hauler]]}}
: {{Bp-a1|[[Motormix]]}}
</ul>

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===''Street Fighter II × Transformers''===
[[File:Collab-toy SF2 Ryu.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Street Fighter II × Transformers'' Optimus Prime [Ryu<nowiki>]</nowiki>]]
{{main|Street Fighter II × Transformers}}
A western release of the 2018 ''[[Street Fighter II × Transformers]]'' toyline, in celebration of the ''{{w|Street Fighter}}'' franchise's 35th anniversary. The toys were announced to be coming westward on [[June 24]], [[2022]], and were released as Target and Hasbro Pulse exclusives.

These are almost ''exactly'' the same as the TakaraTomy releases, even down to the packaging. The Hasbro versions just add a wraparound fake-box cover to the original Japanese packaging. Presumably the only differences are the addition of tampographed production stamping to the toys proper.

<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Street Fighter II × Transformers|Optimus Prime]] <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[Ryu]]<nowiki>]</nowiki> vs [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Street Fighter II × Transformers|Megatron]] <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[M. Bison]]<nowiki>]</nowiki> (2022)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Street Fighter II × Transformers|Hot Rod]] <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[Ken Masters|Ken]]<nowiki>]</nowiki> vs [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Street Fighter II × Transformers|Arcee]] <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[Chun-Li]]<nowiki>]</nowiki> (2022)}}</ul>
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===''Volvo Trucks × Transformers''===
[[File:VNR-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Volvo Trucks × Transformers'' VNR Optimus Prime]]
This collaboration with {{w|Volvo}} is a direct redeco of the quizzical [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Holiday Optimus Prime|Holiday Optimus Prime]] toy with an idiosyncratic history. The figure seems to have its origins in a no-show [[Amazon (website)|Amazon Prime]] × ''Transformers Collaborative'' toy that was listed on Amazon.com.au in July 2022<ref>[https://tformers.com/leaked-transformers-x-amazon-prime-collaborative-optimus-prime-delivery-truck-listing/46484/news.html Tformers.com reports on a leaked Amazon Prime Collaborative listing]</ref> after its existence was first leaked by "secret inside sources" types in June the previous year.<ref>[https://tformers.com/41962 Tformers.com reports on mid-2021 rumours]</ref> Like VNR and Holiday Prime, the Amazon mashup was also specified to turn into a licensed Volvo truck in 37 steps. The mold ultimately surfaced as the suspiciously high effort Holiday Optimus Prime for the Christmas season 2022 before its rerelease in more traditional colors as the largely unmarked "VNR Optimus Prime" in 2023, identifiable as a ''Collaborative'' release solely by its internal paperwork. It seems this Volvo truck finally found its way back into ''Collaborative''... as a collab with Volvo themselves.

<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Volvo|VNR Optimus Prime]] (2023)}}
</ul>
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===''Stranger Things × Transformers''===
[[File:TF-Collab-Toy-Code-Red.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|''Stranger Things × Transformers'' Code Red]]
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Code Red#Toys|Code Red]] (2023)}}

</ul>
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===''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles × Transformers''===
<ul class="iconlist">
[[File:CollaborativePartyWallop figure.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles × Transformers'' Party Wallop]]
{{Bp-a1|[[Party Wallop#Toys|Party Wallop]] (2024)}}
</ul>
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===''Knight Rider × Transformers''===
<ul class="iconlist">
[[File:Transformers-Collaborative-Agent-Knight.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Knight Rider × Transformers'' Agent Knight]]
{{Bp-a1|[[Agent Knight#Toys|Agent Knight]] (2024)}}
</ul>
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==Notes==
* Many of the toys released under the ''Collaborative'' banner had "Project" code-names with varying degrees of bizarreness:
{{collist|3|
:::* Ectotron: "Project Mullet"
:::* Gigawatt: "Project Future"
:::* Maverick: "Project {{w|Tom Cruise|Cruise}}"
:::* Ultimate X-Spanse: "Project {{w|Blackbird (comics)|Bird}}"
:::* Tyrannocon Rex/JP93: "Project Park"
:::* J. Balvintron/Energia Buzzsaw & Vibras Stripes: "Project Jam"
:::* Draculus: "Project Bat"
:::* Megatron H.I.S.S. Tank: "Project Trooper 1"
:::* Bumblebee A.W.E Striker: "Project Trooper 3"
:::* Tonkanator: "Project Yellow"
:::* Dilophocon/JP12: "Project Island"
:::* Soundwave Dreadnok Thunder Machine: "Project Jojo"
:::* Code Red: "Project {{w|Eggo|Waffles}}"
:::* Frankentron: "Project Francis"
:::* Party Wallop: "Project Renaissance"
:::* Agent Knight: "Project Knight"
}}

* As of [[{{CURRENTYEAR}}]], only the second Ectotron, the Ultimate X-Spanse and Gigawatt figures have been released in [[New Zealand]]. Ectotron was available through Toyworld and Mighty Ape, while Gigawatt was only available through Mighty Ape. Ultimate X-Spanse on the other hand had ''almost'' received a full retail release, being sold through The Warehouse, Toyworld and Mighty Ape (three of the five major New Zealand ''Transformers'' toy distributors).

==References==
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